Stub Brown, baseball player, 1893-1897

Stub Brown

Born: 8/3/1870 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 3/10/1948 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1893-08-15 | Final Game: 1897-06-15

Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Richard P. Brown

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Biography

Stub Brown was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, primarily known for his contributions to the game during the transitional period from the deadball era to the more modern style of play. Born in 1870, Brown's career spanned from 1893 until his last game on June 15, 1897. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a win-loss record of 4-1, showcasing his ability to secure victories on the mound. Despite a modest career earned run average (ERA) of 4.9 and a total of 10 strikeouts, Brown's impact as a pitcher was felt during a time when the game was evolving, and offensive strategies were beginning to shift. His role in the league, though not extensively documented in the annals of history, contributed to the rich tapestry of early baseball, reflecting the challenges and changes faced by players of his era. Brown's legacy, while subtle, remains a testament to the many athletes who laid the groundwork for the future of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 1 13 7 4 0 0 71.7 89 39 4 37 10 4.90 0

Career ERA 4.90 vs. league average 4.76 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1893 BLN NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 9.0 13 6 5 0 6.00 4.66 (-29%) 0.0
1894 BLN NL 4 0 9 6 3 0 0 49.7 59 27 24 8 4.89 5.33 (+8%) -580.1
1897 CIN NL 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 13.0 17 6 8 2 4.15 4.30 (+3%) -505.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 33 4 3 0 0 0 2 1 0 8 0.091 0.091 0.091 0.182 0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .294 across their career seasons — 69.0% below league average.

Career OBP .091 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 75.0% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 77.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.182 vs. league average 0.764 across their career seasons — 76.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1893 BLN NL 2 5 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1894 BLN NL 9 23 3 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 5 0.087 — — — — 0.0
1897 CIN NL 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 13 0 0 10 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1893 BLN P 2 0 0 0 0 0
1894 BLN P 9 0 0 7 1 1
1897 CIN P 2 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 13